Final-year students of the School of Business at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) have competed in the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Business Games, applying classroom knowledge to real-world corporate challenges.
The competition followed the course FIN 405: Corporate Financial Analysis, designed to expose students to emerging industry trends and practical business problem-solving.
The CIMA Business Games aim to sharpen students’ leadership, analytical and strategic thinking skills, while providing a platform to showcase their capabilities to prospective employers. This year’s edition required teams to solve real-life business scenarios centred on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues.
Participants developed and pitched business plans to a panel made up of Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation holders and seasoned professionals in finance and business management. The exercise formed part of the students’ continuous assessment.
At the end of the competition, Ecotra emerged winners with 236 points out of 300. The Financial Forensic Crew placed second with 207 points, followed by Shared Success Cycle with 202 points. Prime Financial Analysts Corporation and Trinity Advisory Group secured fourth and fifth positions with 186 and 183 points respectively.
All teams focused their strategies on integrating zero-carbon homes and modern construction methods to comply with sustainability and net-zero regulations, while protecting market share in a competitive environment.
Course Instructor, Prof. Seyram Kawor of the Department of Finance, expressed appreciation to ACMA, CGMA and CIMA for bringing the Business Games to UCC.
“Our students enjoyed the challenge, and it was good to see them tackle real-life business problems. The competition was a great example of how universities and professional associations can work together to develop and train future generations of accountants and finance professionals needed by business and the economy,” he said.
Delivering the keynote address, Mr. Michael Addo Kyeremeh of KPMG underscored the increasing importance of ESG standards in global business, noting that companies are now assessed not only on financial performance but also on environmental impact, employee welfare and corporate governance practices.
The competition reflects UCC’s continued efforts to align academic training with industry expectations and global sustainability standards.
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